DC columnist Drew Pearson and The Merry-Go-Round

by Jude Cowell, partisan for the common good

Reading the Wikipedia page of fabled DC columnist Drew Pearson we find described a journalist (called by some contemporaries a muckraker and a liar, usually by folks trying to hide something!) who possessed a double fire Sun Sagittarius-Moon Leo personality blend: dramatic, creative, and visionary.

Born during the 1890s' Neptune-Pluto era on December 13, 1897 in Evanston, Illinois, Andrew Russell Pearson's Mercury-Jupiter square is significant in his psyche and natal horoscope especially since messenger Mercury rules communications, journalism, reporting, and reporters. The separating square (unconscious) suggests that a measure of exaggeration may occur but it helps create a dramatic effect.

Meanwhile, his natal Ascendant in fact-based Virgo is ruled by Mercury, and he was born during a Dissemination phase of the Moon - born to spread information. As for his controversial columns that revealed what others preferred to stay hidden, Pearson's natal Mercury is out-of-bounds of the earthly plane (secret meetings with sources?) and forms no aspect other than a Mercury-Jupiter square. And with Jupiter in Libra, we know that fairplay was part of his nature. For example, what Pearson published was always factually backed up by corroborating sources. It's called, journalism.

Plus, the columnist's Mercury is in Capricorn, sign of government, law, and business, as is his North Node @27Cap09 conjunct America's 1776 position of powerful Pluto. Noel Tyl informed me once that a Pluto-NN conjunction is the "tiger by the tail" combo, and columnist Pearson certainly had a growling one beginning in the early 1930s, through Joe McCarthy's 'Red Scare', and into the Civil Rights era of the 1960s.

A Recommended Video: Don Ritchie: The Power of Political Journalism: Leaks, Lies, and Libel in Drew Pearson's Washington (56M 45S).

Neptune-Pluto: corruption, criminality, The Underworld, gangsterism, scandals, mass publication

These areas were persistently exposed by Drew Pearson's reporting on Washington DC politicians whom he perceived to be acting against the public interest. In fact, this weekend I have procured a used copy of Drew Pearson's notes in the form of a book, Washington Merry-Go-Round, pictured below, and I'll point out that the book, first published in July 1931, opens with what I consider to be a revealing dedication:

"To Those Who Still Reach For The Brass Ring."

Why? Because his natal Ascendant @2Vir59 at 10:00 pm CST could be a rounded-off time as sometimes is the case, so that perhaps his Ascendant could actually be "6 Virgo," a degree with the Sabian Symbol of "A Merry-Go-Round" and "reaching for the brass ring"! (Jones). Fourteen minutes later (10:14 pm) also switches his Career Point (MC) from late Taurus at 10:00 pm to Mercurial Gemini, sign of the writer. Plus, his natal Sun conjuncts his Mercury-Saturn midpoint with the duo the sign of the professional writer. This picture also suggests Pearson's "getting down to work" dedication and "knowing what has to be done" ability (N. Tyl).

Yet as you can see in his 10:00 pm A-rated natal horoscope (also shown below) Pearson's Midheaven ('MC') at 27Tau39 is the Zodiacal neighborhood where transit Uranus lurches these days, a transit that can alter one's public reputation. My thought is that the dedicated work of Drew Pearson deserves more recognition in these harrowing days when journalism, or what passes for it, could use all the improvement it can get considering how low it has sunk in the public's opinion.

Of course, bad faith actors have had much to do with the sabotage of truth especially since the neo-fascists poked up their ugly heads. After all, facts are not their specialty, you know, for sane people despise their anti-societal ideas and the weirdos who promote them. Yes, Washington DC, our nation's capital, is infested with enemies and much more so than when I added the description you see above to Stars Over Washington way back in 2005! And slack journalistic practices aren't helping our nation at all nor are those who get their corrupt way via blackmail, bribery, and threats.

So below is a view of Drew Pearson's natal horoscope. An additional note: he passed away from a heart attack on September 1, 1969 Washington DC, not quite making it to a repetition of his 7 South Eclipse Series which manifested on September 11, 1969 @18Virgo with themes of crisis, or huge obstacles suddenly clear (Brady). However, with his death occurring within 10 days, 7 South themes could still have influenced events. Certainly a heart blockage would be an obstacle and a crisis.

August 1969: Pearson's final Jupiter Return (@7Libra43 - square natal Mercury: too little time) had perfected on August 29, 1969, while his 1969 Mars Return was ongoing as a three-fer that year: exact on April 15, May 8, and August 26. We should note that the Mars-Jupiter pair relates to the heart muscle (R. Ebertin). Perhaps a lack of energy was a health complication such as heart failure can bring. Plus, I must sadly report that on his day of death, transit Sun @9Virgo spotlighted his natal Saturn-Pluto midpoint revealing potentials for ill health, enforced changes, injury, physical separation, and privation (N. Tyl; R. Ebertin):

Pearson's Natal Chiron in Scorpio: An intense Quest for answers and depth of purpose; getting to the bottom of things regarding morality, ethics, and principles; may idealize power and/or psychological insight; lessons on sharing power and/or using power wisely (M. Pottenger). This sounds like Drew Pearson to me, how about you?

And so this astro-tribute to journalist Drew Pearson closes with a sincere R.I.P. for this crusader for truth, and a photo of his book that I received today: Washington Merry-Go-Round, the first volume published in 1931:

In the Realms of Jupiter: Anthony Scaramucci

Former Goldman-Sachs agent, investor, and financial empire builder Anthony Scaramucci was born on January 6, 1964 in Long Island New York so apparently he is quite comfortable languishing 'in the realms of Jupiter' since astrologically the planet of largess and expansion is able to play financial roles and now, political ones.

Toss in Jupiter's broadcasting function and we have ourselves a White House Director of Communications and an antic-prone thespian as well although we should note that Jupiter's religious roles are far beyond the scope of this post, applied to this particular Roman Catholic, or not.

We also shall not address here the recent rumor of Mrs. Scaramucci filing for divorce, the filing said to be inspired by her husband's naked ambition to work for the Trump White House. That Scaramucci 'deleted' his past tweets that were anti-Trump seems to support an about-face of his principles for the sake of money and public status so who could blame her for filing if the divorce rumor isn't 'fake news'?

For explanatory notes on this series of Jupiter profiles see Donald Trump: In the Realms of Jupiter.

Astrological Jupiter: January 6, 1964 Long Island, NY

Now Mr. Scaramucci was born when Jupiter was @11Ari17 and in aspect to multiple planets (noon horoscope, no birth time known) which modulate the straightforwardness of his Arien Jupiter. As you know, Mars-ruled Aries is known for many things such as: pioneering, a me-first attitude, impulsiveness, rashness and brashness, initiating but not finishing tasks, fighting in war or in the streets (or from behind a podium), wielding sharp instruments or weapons, and so on. With expansive Jupiter upping the tendencies of Aries we find vigor, magnanimity, and leadership but with potentials for moodiness, a lack of balance, and an urge to prematurely realize plans. Though it may not apply, this reminds me that Scaramucci won't be officially added to the White House payroll until mid-August although he's already been on-air and on-camera (yet laying low this weekend, it seems).

Aries Jupiter vs Libra Jupiter Across the Relationship Axis

The Jupiter of Anthony Scaramucci suggests that he relates to others as a Mars-ruled Aries (as does Donald Trump with Mars rising in royal Leo). Below are the aspects of Scaramucci's natal Jupiter in Aries with a potential opposition by natal Moon which ranged from 9Lib45 to 21Lib56 during the 24-hour period of January 6, 1964. Therefore, Scaramucci's Moon falls somewhere within Mr. Trump's natal Neptune-Chiron-Jupiter trio (5-18 degrees Libra)--a link between them, but not necessarily a stabilizing connection for the always fluctuating Moon. However, Jupiter in Aries tends toward hero worship, a tendency that would fit comfortably with a lunar (emotional) contact to Trump's trio which includes a strong Station Direct Jupiter @17Lib27 in the 2nd house of Money, Values, and Self-Worth. Note that Mr. Trump is in the midst of a Jupiter Return now with the third of three conjunctions coming up on August 4, 2017.

Anthony Scaramucci's Natal Jupiter Aspects

First, note that all of natal Jupiter's aspects are waning (separating) and thus, unconscious. The only applying aspect involving his natal Jupiter is a possible opposition from the Moon which perfects @11Lib17 at 2:53 am (00A00) so if he was born between 12:00 am and 2:53 am, a Moon-Jupiter opposition applies, otherwise it's waning until the end of the day when a 10-degree orb may be considered too wide to count as an opposition. Implications of a Moon-Jupiter opposition will be listed, below, for chances are, it is within orb.

1. Now his closest Jupiter aspect is actually a square to his Cancer-Capricorn Nodal axis (0S06) which suggests difficulty adjusting to traditional social institutions and disharmony toward current trends and policies of one's culture. As you know, the North Node relates to future direction, public encounters and publicity, and his curse words and other talk have already caused some amount of kerfuffle in those departments. With this square, popularity and public approval may not be quite as glorious as he wishes unless the necessary adjustments are successfully made.

2. Mercury square Jupiter (0S50) suggests many grandiose ideas that too impractical to implement. Wanting to hurriedly achieve great things, this square tends to promise more than it can deliver and though well meaning, a lack of perspective is evident along with mind and feelings being at cross purposes. This is the "fools rush in" aspect which may describe his recent job acquisition into the White House press room. Also denoted is bombast designed to impress others (you've noticed how he often mentions that he spoke to "the president of the United States"--so impressed with himself!), yet this Jupiter aspect suggests that he bites off more than he can chew and thus may not be qualified for the job--he isn't but he "loves" Donald Trump, a man he thinks will be loyal to him! With Mr. Scaramucci, indiscretion is a problem (just as with Trump's Mercury-Neptune square) so they share that unfortunate trait.

3. Jupiter quincunx (inconjunct) Uranus (1S25) also indicates impractical ideas and plans that are far-fetched; personal expectations are high but issues of spilling too much of what he knows supports the above mentioned tendency toward indiscretion. Naturally, such 'spilling' includes leaking to the wrong people, plus, there's his brash talk from the podium and in interviews in which he overreacts and attempts to impress. For best results, self-control is needed but we'll see how it goes.

4. Sun square Jupiter (4S07) is another 'bites off more than he can chew' aspect which leaves him desperately attempting to cope with the consequences as best he can. So determined to succeed he can 'taste it', this square from the expansive planet of relating to the goal-oriented solar orb of ego and pride describes a 'wheeler-dealer' who must be careful to become fully informed before he speaks. (Of course, with the tres impromptu Mr. Trump, this may be impossible.) Not afraid of a good fight, Mr. Scaramucci doesn't mind bending the truth if it helps achieve his (Trump's) objectives and a demand for loyalty may be, as with Trump, a part of his Sun-Jupiter square's expectations.

5. Moon opposite Jupiter (speculative; at noon 4S36) indicates one who appreciates the talents of others and seeks expert advice and reassurance in order to bolster his own sense of competence. Lacking discrimination, his comprehension of what events and situations 'really mean' is a challenge and he prefers to believe what is least painful. Generous and benevolent, Mr. Scaramucci may give more credit than is due to others who don't deserve it for he is susceptible to deception and may be easily misled. If indeed natal Moon in Libra is within orb of opposing Jupiter, direct confrontations with stronger characters who demand that their whims be indulged are best avoided, although I suspect that if not avoided, Trump-watchers can easily guess who will 'win' such a battle.

Now let's close with Adriano Carelli's symbol for Anthony Scaramucci's natal Jupiter degree of '12Aries' but with an additional note on the Sabian Symbol for '11Aries'..."The President of the Country":

An Eagle on Its Nest: It is a degree of "sacred selfishness" in a familiar or national sense. It gives a strong fatherly or motherly instinct, a high conception of one's standing as pater familias or mater familias, a keen sense of one's "I", of personal initiative, of the free individual property; and leads to the attendant danger of clashing against the established order in more or less collectivistic sense, or against the economics of the so-called modern democracies.

If this danger is not borne out by other threads in the astrologic pattern, the native's steady effort to rise higher and to improve his condition may bear honor and distinctions in the social and civic fields.

The native's rugged individualism may let his or her generous and lordly nature appear extravagant. (Example: Elizabeth Tudor, queen of England--Moon's degree).

For more details on Anthony Scaramucci (aka, The Mooch, but anciently, "the skirmisher") see the clownish Scaramouche, pictured, below). Plus, you won't want to miss Twilight Starsong's insightful analysis of the skirmisher.

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Mercury retrograde and David Cameron - Steve Judd (video)

Here is expert astrologer Steve Judd giving us a Mercury retrograde 2016 view from Britain:

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A brief bio and a view of the natal horoscope of British PM David Cameron (of the tin ear!) shows his Sun @15Libra, Moon @6Leo, and Ascendant @1Libra, as Steve mentions. Interesting that Mr. Cameron has a Scorpio Mercury squaring Jupiter--one planet ruling communications and thinking processes while Jupiter plays many roles, one of which can be 'the politician'. A Mercury-Jupiter square denotes discrepancy between beliefs (Jupiter = how we relate to others) and the truth (Mercury) along with a tendency to be impulsive in judgments, decisions made before having all the facts (and thus being misinformed), questioning then changing answers that are inconvenient, and possibly being a pathological liar. Sounds like this square is quite useful in Politics. Especially the kind practiced today where decisions are not made--orders are taken from hidden bosses and 'special interests'.

Note that transit Mercury (Rx until Jan 25, 2016 at 4:50 pm est) conjoins power-mad Pluto in Capricorn twice more (until next year) on Jan 22 and Jan 30.

As for David Cameron, in the Harveys' Sun Sign-Moon Sign, there are two Images for Integration that may apply to PM Cameron based on his Sun Libra-Moon Leo personality blend. As you know, this describes the Sun (adult; conscious), Moon (child; unconscious) traits when they blend and work together:

"A performance of The importance of Being Earnest...A political idealist is crowned leader by adoring fans."

A play written by Oscar Wilde as an Image indicates that Wilde was also born under a Sun Libra-Moon Leo combination. As for 'adoring fans', I'm not so certain PM Cameron has retained them.